Zero Excuses

Kathy Mazzarella is the Chairman, President and CEO of Graybar, an employee-owned, Fortune 500 distributor of electrical communications and data networking products.

Graybar has over 8,700 employees and nearly 300 locations across North America with $7.2 billion of annual revenue. Kathy is one of only 37 female CEOs that are part of the Fortune 500, and her awards and board memberships are too many to mention here. 

Kathy started with Graybar in 1980 and became Graybar's 11th President and CEO in 2012. She's also raised two daughters with her husband of 37 years. How does she do it? With grit, intelligence, and a Zero Excuses attitude.

After You Listen:

• Connect with Kathy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathymazzarella/
• Learn more about Graybar: https://www.graybar.com/
• Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
• Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

Mike Pierce, or “Antarctic Mike”, is a professional speaker, author, and endurance athlete. He speaks across the US and Canada to executive teams, organizations, and sales teams on how to lead people in a way that makes them fully engaged in their work.

In 2006, Mike became one of 9 people to run the first-ever Antarctic Ice Marathon, and one year later the first American to complete the Antarctic 100k: a 62 mile run on an ice-shelf 600 miles from the South Pole.

In this episode, Mike shares how his love of polar expedition history and endurance sports led to the creation of his flagship program, Leading at 90 Below Zero, which connects the principles of the Antarctic expedition to the real world of finding, engaging, and keeping great people in today’s business world. How does he do it? He makes Zero Excuses.

After You Listen:

• Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antarcticmike/
• Learn more about “Antarctic Mike”: https://antarcticmike.com/
• Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
• Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

Sarah Schlafly is the Co-founder and CEO of Mighty Cricket, an AgTech company harnessing the potential of overlooked food sources like crickets by turning them into delicious meals and snacks. 

In our conversation, Sarah shares how her passion for sustainable food sources and fighting world hunger led her to start Mighty Cricket.

Sarah is on a mission to build a clean food supply to sustain the world’s exponentially growing population. How does she do it? She makes zero excuses. And with a “why not me” mentality you can too.

After You Listen:

• Connect with Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahschlafly/
• Learn more about Mighty Cricket: https://www.mightycricket.co/
• Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
• Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

Tiffany Sauder is the President of Indianapolis-based marketing firm Element Three. She took over as President at age 24 and since then has grown the agency into a six-time Inc 5,000 Fastest Growing Company. She's been a Top 40 Under 40, and is well-known as a talented keynote speaker contributing to Harvard Business Review and Harris School of Art and Design.

Most importantly, she's raising four daughters with her husband JR. How does she do it? She makes Zero Excuses.

In this conversation full of humor and humility, Tiffany shares what it means to be “scared confident,” and how she’s learned to focus on what really matters. 

After You Listen:

• Connect with Tiffany: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanysauder/
• Learn more about Element Three: https://elementthree.com/
• Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
• Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

Jason Wuerfel is the founder of Books and Brews, an Indianapolis-based bookstore-brewery mashup. He is also the CEO of Rad Brewing and Bookworm Media Company. He’s even taught himself carpentry and built most of the furniture in his stores. 

Jason is a master of making the most out of every opportunity, whether it’s launching a new business or pursuing a hobby. How does he do it? He makes Zero Excuses.

In this conversation, you’ll hear how Jason’s love for books and business inspired him to create a place for people to unplug. 

After You Listen:

• Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonwuerfel/
• Learn more about https://www.booksnbrews.com/
• Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
• Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

Matt Troyer is a newly-minted ultra marathoner and actively involved philanthropist with the Indianapolis community. Recently, these two passions collided to create OneThousandOneCity, an organization that donates shoes to underprivileged kids and builds connections across the city by running 10 miles per day for a hundred days.

Matt is a husband, father, and CEO of Emergent Construction, which focuses on historic neighborhoods in the Indianapolis area. How does he do it? He makes Zero Excuses.

As Matt shares his story, you’ll hear how he has come into his own as a leader while spending time with his family and pursuing a passion for running.

After You Listen:

• Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtroyer/
• Learn more about OneThousandOneCity: https://onethousandonecity.com/
• Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
• Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

Seth Morales is the CEO of the Morales Group, and he is passionate about the process of building something from nothing and doing it with purpose. He describes the Morales Group as a cause disguised as a company, and lives each day with the knowledge that businesses don’t grow, people do. He lives out the Zero Excuses lifestyle as well as anyone. 

However, on this episode of Zero Excuses, we are flipping the script. Instead of Nick doing the interviewing, he’ll be on the hot seat while Seth asks the questions. Why? Because you, the listener, wanted to learn more about why Nick is so dedicated to the Zero Excuses mentality and how he lives out the mantra on a daily basis. 

As Nick shares his story–and turns a few questions back on Seth– you’ll gain valuable insights while continuing to hold Nick accountable as we make Zero Excuses together.

After You Listen:

• Connect with Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-morales-8289943/
• Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
• Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

With a mission to change the state of education in St. Louis, our next guest is nothing short of amazing. Kelly Garrett is the Executive Director of the KIPP St. Louis Charter School and one of the most significant education leaders in the city. During his six years there, they've opened up six new schools, serving hundreds of students. He also balances work with soccer practice and cello lessons for two growing boys.

How does Kelly do it? He makes Zero Excuses, and he uses his passion for growth and leadership to provide opportunities for underserved students.

After You Listen:

• Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-garrett-3743294
• Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
• Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

When my next guest, John O'Leary, was just nine years old, he wasn’t expected to live. Having suffered burns over a hundred percent of his body after a terrible accident. Now, his life's mission is to teach others how to truly live through his inspirational books, coaching podcasts, and speaking engagements. 

How did he do it? He makes Zero Excuses, and without question, he truly embodies the ethos of what this show is all about.

After You Listen: 

• Connect with John: https://johnolearyinspires.com/
• Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
• Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

This episode we’re doing something a bit different featuring two guests, who have a passion for others, a passion for pouring into St. Louis, and who have made careers out of giving back. 

Kristen Wild, Executive Director at Operation Food Search and Ryan McClure, Executive Director at Gateway Arch Park Foundation, highlights the opportunity to use our gifts for good. How do they do it? They know their values and seek the Zero Excuses mentality of continual improvement for themselves and their community. 

• Connect with Kristen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-wild-b4177968/32/
• Connect with Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanbmcclure/
• Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
• Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/